How do I apply for Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund — Shovel ready?

Visit Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada's website for application instructions.

What industries are eligible for Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund — Shovel ready?

Eligible industries include: mining, clean energy, transportation infrastructure, critical minerals.

Who administers Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund — Shovel ready?

This program is administered by Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada.

Are there similar programs to Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund — Shovel ready?

Yes! Canada Grants Database has similar programs in the Clean Energy & Environment category. Browse our database to find more options that match your needs.

How can I improve my chances of getting approved for Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund — Shovel ready?

Our detailed breakdown covers step-by-step application instructions, required document checklists, and eligible expense breakdowns so you know exactly what to prepare before applying.

Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund — Shovel ready

Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada

🌱 Clean Energy & Environment🏗️ Infrastructure🍁 National🏘️ Community Partnership🏪 Small Business🏢 Large Business

Funding for clean energy infrastructure projects

Funding

Up to $100,000,000

Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Status

Rolling Intake

What Is This Program?

Access financial assistance for shovel-ready projects, including site preparation, construction, rehabilitation or enhancement of infrastructure, as well as capacity-building activities and engagement in support of Indigenous and other impacted communitie

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Non-repayable or conditionally repayable contribution funding for clean energy and transportation infrastructure projects that enable critical minerals development in Canada. Grant funding is also available to support Indigenous groups and organizations for engagement, participation, and capacity building. Funding can cover up to 50% of total eligible expenses, or up to 75% for Arctic, Northern, and Indigenous-led projects.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small, medium, large

Industries: mining, clean energy, transportation infrastructure, critical minerals

Region: Canada

Demographics: indigenous

Other Criteria: Legal entities incorporated or registered in Canada, For-profit organizations, Not-for-profit organizations (e.g., industry associations, universities, research institutions), Provincial, territorial and municipal governments and related organizations (e.g., Crown corporations, public utilities, port authorities), Indigenous groups and organizations (e.g., communities, governments, tribal councils, majority-owned for-profit/not-for-profit organizations), Projects must be clean energy or transportation infrastructure projects, Focus on upstream (mining) segment of critical minerals value chain, Clean energy projects: minimum 500kW net installed capacity (Indigenous-led) or 4MW (not Indigenous-led), Transportation projects: must be for the movement of critical minerals only (not just people/equipment), Supported critical minerals mining project has a Feasibility Study (FS) or equivalent (PFS + FS in progress within 1 year of application), Indigenous-led supported mining projects for Stream 2: Preliminary Economic Analysis (PEA) or equivalent, Infrastructure project is shovel-ready (all necessary regulatory approvals, permits, land access rights obtained, or expected within 6 months of submission), Applicant is in good standing with NRCan and has effective control of all project elements